Does coralline build up inside UV sterilizer

ScubaNemo · 04/03/2016, 05:46 PM

Hey guys, I have a UV sterilizer that I'm running 24/7, it really made my water crystal clear, so I'm planning on having it running at all times. The question is, would coralline algae build up on the bulb housing and block the light? Or does the UV light actually kills coralline algae so it wouldn't grow on the housing?

karimwassef · 04/03/2016, 06:04 PM

nothing is living in the UV as long as the bulb is still operating at a high level.

Coralline would scorch and die.

BUT - there is accumulation of detritus as well as calcium deposition due to abiotic processes (like around heaters and in pumps).

It still requires maintenance just like anything else that has water running through it.

ca1ore · 04/03/2016, 06:11 PM

Agreed. I have to clean the quartz sleeve on mine of calcium deposits every few months.

ScubaNemo · 04/03/2016, 06:52 PM

Great info, thx guys

04/03/2016, 05:46 PM	#1
ScubaNemo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 383	Does coralline build up inside UV sterilizer Hey guys, I have a UV sterilizer that I'm running 24/7, it really made my water crystal clear, so I'm planning on having it running at all times. The question is, would coralline algae build up on the bulb housing and block the light? Or does the UV light actually kills coralline algae so it wouldn't grow on the housing? __________________ Reefer 350, Nyos 160 Skimmer, ARID reactor, Neptune WAV, Kessil AP700, Ecotech Vectra L1 pump, Neptune DOS, Avast Marine carbon reactor, Aqua Euro 1/4 Chiller, Apex gold

04/03/2016, 06:04 PM	#2
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	nothing is living in the UV as long as the bulb is still operating at a high level. Coralline would scorch and die. BUT - there is accumulation of detritus as well as calcium deposition due to abiotic processes (like around heaters and in pumps). It still requires maintenance just like anything else that has water running through it. __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

04/03/2016, 06:11 PM	#3
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Agreed. I have to clean the quartz sleeve on mine of calcium deposits every few months. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

04/03/2016, 06:52 PM	#4
ScubaNemo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 383	Great info, thx guys __________________ Reefer 350, Nyos 160 Skimmer, ARID reactor, Neptune WAV, Kessil AP700, Ecotech Vectra L1 pump, Neptune DOS, Avast Marine carbon reactor, Aqua Euro 1/4 Chiller, Apex gold